Lowe-Spitzmaus vs Smooth Map Lichen

Chodsigoa parca compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Lowe-Spitzmaus is Least Concern while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lowe-Spitzmaus	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Soricidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Chodsigoa	Rhizocarpon
Species	Chodsigoa parca	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Lowe-Spitzmaus

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lowe-Spitzmaus	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lowe-Spitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.